Business

Microsoft AI CMO Andra Mallard to Depart After Six Months, Family to Move to Europe

Microsoft’s chief marketing officer for its AI division, Andra Mallard, has announced her departure after just six months in the role, citing personal reasons for relocating her family to Europe next August.

20 Aug 2026

CTV's Rural Viewership Surges 110% as Reach Hits 207 Million Indians

A recent MediaNews4U report says CTV now reaches 207 million Indians, with its rural audience expanding by 110% over the past year.

20 Aug 2026

Arunachal Apex Bank Inaugurates New Conference Hall in Arunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Apex Bank has officially opened a new conference hall, expanding its facilities in Arunachal Pradesh.

20 Aug 2026

Petrol and diesel rates revised on Aug 20 in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru

On 20 August, the government announced new retail prices for petrol and diesel in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, as reported by Livemint.

20 Aug 2026

India-UK Trade Pact Grants Haryana Duty‑Free Access to UK Markets

The newly signed India‑UK trade agreement provides duty‑free market access for key industries in Haryana, opening new export opportunities to the United Kingdom.

20 Aug 2026

US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for First Time

The U.S. Treasury announced that the total public debt reached $40.05 trillion at the close of business Tuesday, marking the first time the debt has crossed the $40 trillion threshold.

20 Aug 2026

India limits sugar stockpiles to 15 days as prices soar to record highs

The government has reduced the permissible sugar inventory to 15 days nationwide after retail prices surged to unprecedented levels.

20 Aug 2026

India’s Finance and Commerce Ministers Set Five Key Agendas for Singapore Economic Summit

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Singapore to present India’s priorities at a major economic meeting, outlining five key issues the country intends to push forward.

20 Aug 2026

IOVA Shares Surge 14% to New 52‑Week High

IOVA stock rallied 14%, hitting a new 52‑week high in today's trading session.

20 Aug 2026

SPCX Shares Slip Ahead of Share Unlock as Starlink Nears Milestone

SPCX’s share price dropped ahead of a scheduled share unlock, while the company’s Starlink project moves closer to a significant operational milestone.

20 Aug 2026

Hyderabad housing market steadies in July, says Knight Frank India

Knight Frank India's latest report indicates that Hyderabad's residential property market entered a stable phase in July, ending a period of volatility.

20 Aug 2026

Odisha Chief Secretary Reviews IT-Enabled BRAP, DBRAP Reforms to Boost Business Ease

The Odisha Chief Secretary examined the IT‑driven Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Digital Business Reform Action Plan (DBRAP) aimed at simplifying procedures for enterprises in the state.

20 Aug 2026